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duplicate name exists on network
Name: psbucs Date: October 8, 2005 at 11:22:06 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: 1400mhz 512mb
Comment:
whenever I tried logging onto a users notebook ( XP Professional SP2 ) I would get a popup message illustrating " duplicate name exists on network ". I know there are no computer names with the same names on the network, and I was wondering what some of you who have experienced the same have done to correct this. I changed the name of the machine, is there a hotfix or other type of patch that I should have installed. Thanks
Name: jefro Date: October 8, 2005 at 13:24:27 Pacific
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If the system is OK then it is telling you the truth. Change the name (maybe even the IP address) and see if that corrects it. Might look for hosts or lmhosts files??
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Response Number 2
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: October 8, 2005 at 15:07:04 Pacific
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Obviously there is another computer on the network with the same name as the one you're using.
What type of naming convention are you using for your systems?
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Response Number 3
Name: psbucs Date: October 12, 2005 at 17:44:45 Pacific
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thanks for the input Jefro and Jennifer, I could'nt believe it but there were two machines on the network with the same name. the naming convention we use is a combination of the the office and an assigned asset tag number. Thanks again
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Response Number 4
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: October 13, 2005 at 04:05:42 Pacific
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You're certainly welcome... Thanks for posting back. :)
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Response Number 5
Name: spiren Date: October 20, 2005 at 05:33:58 Pacific
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i have got the same problem - unfortunately the system doesnt allow me to change the name!! i get an error that i am not logged in and tells me to go to the system control panel to change the name - catch 22 - that is where i am.
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